LEDs and OLEDs dominated the exhibits at Lightfair, but the conference sessions showed that both technology roadblocks and skepticism from lighting professionals remain in place.

While the show floor was brimming with LED-based luminaires and lamps, Lightfair International (LFI) sessions demonstrated that skepticism still lurks over solid-state lighting (SSL). OLEDs were also highlighted on the show floor, although an expert panel focused more on the roadblocks that limit the technology to decorative lighting for now.

There were numerous LED-centric sessions at LFI, but one entitled